Director of MDS Services - Azure Shore Rehab - Miami, FL
(2025-04)
- Managed daily responsibilities for MDS compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- PDPM/PPS ASSESSMENT Compliance as per RAI guidelines.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to enhance team communication and address compliance issues.
- Oversaw Quarterly Measures for opportunities of improvement.
- Oversaw OBRA Assessments to ensure CMS compliance.
- Care Plan implementation Compliance.
- Collaboration with Rehab Department for QRP improvement.
- Organized monthly QAPI meetings to evaluate quality performance and identify compliance improvements.
- Educate IDT team in completing MDS Assessment with Accuracy as per CMS guidelines.
RN NAC/LEAD MDS COORDINATOR SKILL REHAB FACILITY - Clewiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Clewiston, US
(2023-04 - 2025-04)
Successfully led MDS assessments ensuring compliance, enhancing patient outcomes, and improving satisfaction through strategic care planning.
- Lead MDS assessments ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate patient evaluations.
- Coordinated MDS assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Completed MDS assessments for skilled patients on schedule, ensuring adherence to RAI Manual standards.
- Train nursing staff on MDS documentation, improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team collaborations to enhance patient care plans, significantly improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Monitor Quality Measures Report and set goals for overall care improvement.
- Facilitated monthly QAPI meetings to evaluate and drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Directed multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care processes, achieving regulatory compliance and elevated care standards.
- Utilize analytical skills to identify and address gaps in patient care.
- Utilized advanced analytical skills to identify and rectify gaps in patient care, resulting in improved health outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Analyze patient data to identify trends, facilitating proactive interventions and reducing readmission rates.
- Facilitate cross-functional team meetings to enhance patient care coordination.
- Implement care plans enhancing patient satisfaction and measurable outcomes.
- Assisted DON in Plan of Corrections for facility.
- Weekly Utilization Review meetings with IDT team.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes.
MDS COORDINATOR RN (FLOAT) - Life Care Center of America - Kansas City, (Plains Region)
(2024-03 - 2024-07)
LEAD MDS - Regents Park at Aventura - Aventura, US
(2022-01 - 2023-03)
RN MDS COORDINATOR SKILL REHAB UNIT - Miami Jewish HealthCare - Miami, US
(2017-10 - 2021-12)
RN/ FIELD NURSE SUPERVISOR (PART TIME) - Star Multi Care Services of FL - Plantation, US
(2017-08 - 2017-11)
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Established rapport with patients and colleagues, fostering a supportive care environment.
- Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Provided training on medication management and safety precautions to enhance patient care.
- Supervised team to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Led initiative to streamline patient data recording, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors by 20%.
RN/MDS CLINICAL REIMBURSEMENT DIRECTOR - The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills - Hollywood, US
(2016-11 - 2017-09)
Led MDS assessments, ensuring timely completion and compliance with RAI Manual, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Conducted timely MDS assessments per RAI Manual, ensuring accurate evaluations and compliance.
- Implemented patient-centered care improvements, driving better treatment outcomes and process efficiency.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care processes, achieving improved clinical outcomes and streamlined workflows.
- Facilitated weekly utilization review meetings with the interdisciplinary team to streamline patient care processes.
- Streamlined patient care plans, improving care coordination and efficiency in collaboration with doctors and nurses.
- Developed patient care plans with doctors and nurses, enhancing care coordination and efficiency.
- Collaborated with DON to create Plan of Corrections, upholding patient privacy standards.
- Supervised medical support team, ensuring effective operations and communication.
- Directed and supervised a team of medical support staff, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Managed Covid-positive unit operations, ensuring effective testing, vaccination, and adherence to health protocols.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, infection control, and medication management, fostering a supportive environment.
- Led patient education programs on health management, improving patient engagement and compliance.
- Met with Interdisciplinary Team to maintain Care Plan Compliance.
- Managed operations in Hollywood, FL, ensuring effective service delivery.
RN/CLINICAL REIMBURSEMENT DIRECTOR - Regents Park of Sunrise - Sunrise, US
(2016-07 - 2016-11)
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Contributed to unit-based Quality Assurance Program to enhance care quality.
- Full understanding of MDS assessments and following OBRA/PPS guidelines.
- Attended Utilization Review Meetings as patient advocate to ensure optimal care coordination.
- Work with interdisciplinary Team to assure accurate Care Plan Compliance.
- Collaborated with Bundled Payment Programs to improve care coordination.
RN/LEAD MDS CARE PLAN COORDINATOR - Sinai Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - Miami Shores, US
(2013-09 - 2016-07)
- Utilized strong judgment skills to navigate complex challenges independently.
- Exhibited a high level of accountability by consistently meeting deadlines and responsibilities.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans to address individual resident needs and improve overall care quality.
- Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident.
- Coordinated and managed care management meetings, reviewing resident care and setting assessment reference dates to ensure compliance and effective care delivery.
- Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process.
- Monitored MDS and care plan documentation for all residents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
- Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
- Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
RN/FIELD NURSE (PART TIME) - ABSOLUTE HOME CARE INC. - Margate, US
(2014-12 - 2015-05)
RN/ SKILLED UNIT MANAGER - Sinai Plaza Rehabilitation Center - Miami Shores, US
(2009-03 - 2013-09)
- Directed clinical oversight for 52-bed unit, ensuring HIPAA and infection control compliance.
- Supervised and counseled nursing staff, enhancing collaboration and improving care delivery.
- Developed and implemented personalized nursing care plans.
- Assessed interdisciplinary team needs, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Facilitated patient-physician communication, enhancing treatment comprehension and patient outcomes.
- Interpreted lab tests, communicated with MD for necessary orders.
- Educated patients on disease management and medication adherence.
- Processed monthly performance reports, supporting departmental efficiency and informed patient care.
RN/STEP DOWN UNIT/ MED SURG - Aventura Hospital & Medical Center - Aventura, US
(2008-03 - 2009-03)
LPN NURSING SUPERVISOR FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER - Spectrum/Miami Behavioral Health Center - Miami, US
(2005-08 - 2008-03)
LPN - Regents Park at Aventura - Aventura, US
(2005-02 - 2005-07)
LPN TEACHER FOR ADVANCED MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM - Corinthians Colleges Inc. - Hialeah, US
(2003-02 - 2005-02)
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST - South Beach Medical Walk in Clinic - Miami Beach, US
(1993-08 - 1995-07)
